The Crooked River runs along Smith Rock and that makes for such an interesting walk when you are tired of watching the rock climbers you can watch butterflies flitting along the creek. Its probably even more beautiful in the spring when the wild flowers have started to bloom!

This is such a lovely trail to walk along and the sun is in the perfect position

This is opposite Smith Rock the other side of the canyon

Smith Rock is like a Cathedral and even more inspiring!

You can imagine the thousands of prayers that have been left on these rocks by those who are brave enough to climb them and by the friends, families and casual observers passing who silently offer prayers of safety.

I found this little caterpillar on the trail that had been partially crushed by a rock and someones foot….